Muru, v.t. 1. Wipe, rub, rub off. Ka murua nga rimurimu me nga kohukohu i tona tinana (T. 31).
2. Smear. Me te murunga (o te kokowai) ki te kanohi me te uma (M. lxxxiii).
3. Pluck off leaves, etc.; gather. Ka noho ki raro, kei te muru whanake, kei te whiri taura (T. 150).
4. Pluck up. He manuka tonu te rakau i kitea tuatahitia e tona kanohi, muruhia tonutia e te katau (J. iii, 61).
5. Plunder. Ka murua te kainga o Tipitaha.
6. Wipe out, forgive. (mod.)
Williams Dictionary